Choose Blueplanet VR v2
Choose Blueplanet VR v2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Blueplanet VR v2 launched in 2020.
Blueplanet VR v2 vs BRINK Traveler
Blueplanet VR v2 and BRINK Traveler both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Blueplanet VR v2 (2020) is 1 year older than BRINK Traveler (2021). Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (Blueplanet VR v2: 34 reviews, BRINK Traveler: 106). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose BRINK Traveler
Choose BRINK Traveler if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. BRINK Traveler launched in 2021.
Both Blueplanet VR v2 and BRINK Traveler sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (88.2% vs 88.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Blueplanet VR v2 |  BRINK Traveler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (34 reviews) | 88.7% positive (106 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Blueplanet VR | BRINK XR |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Blueplanet VR v2 (2020) is 1 year older than BRINK Traveler (2021).
- Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (Blueplanet VR v2: 34 reviews, BRINK Traveler: 106).
- BRINK Traveler is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Blueplanet VR v2 (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- BRINK Traveler is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Blueplanet VR v2 has no Deck rating yet.
Blueplanet VR v2 vs BRINK Traveler — FAQ
- Should I play Blueplanet VR v2 or BRINK Traveler first?
- If you want chronology, Blueplanet VR v2 (2020) came out before BRINK Traveler (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Blueplanet VR v2 and BRINK Traveler similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Blueplanet VR v2 have multiplayer like BRINK Traveler?
- No. BRINK Traveler supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Blueplanet VR v2 is listed as single-player only.